Fr. Jozo Zovko
Spiritual Retreat Badija Island, Croatia
& Pilgrimage to Medjugorje
Group Leader: Maureen O'Brien
April 30 - May 10, 2018
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Badija Island · Medjugorje
Badija Island:
A small island in Korcula Archipelago that features 14th century Franciscan Monastery, some nice beaches and swimming spots as well as a good walks to the top of the hill with great views.
It is the one of the largest island in the Archipelago situated on the east side of Korcula Old Town , about 15 minutes taxi boat ride from Korcula's harbour.
The Island covers the area of about one square km and is covered by dense true maquis vegetation, pine and cypress trees. There is a tarmac path around the whole Island great for some walking or mountain biking offering nice views and several handy swimming spots.
Historically, the island was first mentioned in14th century in some letters sent by the priest Vlaho Ivanovic from Korcula, who lived here as a monk in the Monastery. Some stone monuments found on the island are proof that Romans were also here long before.
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Spiritual Leader & Guide:
Spiritual Leader & Guide:
Fr. Jozo Zovko
In 1981 Father Jozo Zovko OFM, was a parish priest at St. James Church in Medjugorje. He was away for the first 7 days of alleged apparitions, and upon his return, he initially did not believe children. Years later in his homily he shared: " I wondered Why don't they (the children) listen to me? I never thought; why don't I hear them? Then one day it happened; they came to the Church and I went to the hill. 'The apparitions are a reality. I heard the voice in my heart. 'Go out. Protect the children.' The children needed my protection. So I went back to the Church and took the children to the rectory. It was then, that Our Lady came much closer to my heart." 'The children said: 'Our Lady will come to the Church.' - and our Lady came blessing us all.' God needs us. And without us His flame cannot be released.' Because of a sermon he had given, which was seen as an insurrection against the Communist government, Father Jozo was arrested and sentenced to three and a half years of hard labor. This sentence was later commuted to eighteen months, and once released, pilgrims attended his services were packed in Tihaljina and later in Siroki Brijeg. Pilgrims could not imagine going to Medjugorje without attending Fr. Jozo Zovko's tremendous healing prayers. We look forward to seeing Fr. Jozo on a 5 day retreat at a Monastery in Badija Island!
Slavenka Jelavic
Most who know Slavenka, will say that she is one of the finest tour guides that one has ever known. All of us at 206 Tours, will tell you that Slavenka does not only guide groups, she goes over and above all her guide duties, for example, she inspects the rooms where pilgrims stay, she tries the food that pilgrims will eat, she arranges spiritual activities, she climbs the mountain and most of all she prays and she lives her faith! Slavenka is married to a wonderful doctor, she is a mother to three grown children, and although she is qualified to be a professor, for the past 25 years has been leading tours and pilgrimages for 206 Tours.
Spiritual Leader & Guide:
Fr. Jozo Zovko
In 1981 Father Jozo Zovko OFM, was a parish priest at St. James Church in Medjugorje.
He was away for the first 7 days of alleged apparitions, and upon his return, he initially did not believe children. Years later in his homily he shared: " I wondered Why don't they (the children) listen to me?
I never thought; why don't I hear them? Then one day it happened; they came to the Church and I went to the hill. 'The apparitions are a reality. I heard the voice in my heart. 'Go out. Protect the children.'
The children needed my protection. So I went back to the Church and took the children to the rectory.
It was then, that Our Lady came much closer to my heart."
'The children said: 'Our Lady will come to the Church.' - and our Lady came blessing us all.'
God needs us. And without us His flame cannot be released.'
Because of a sermon he had given, which was seen as an insurrection against the Communist government,
Father Jozo was arrested and sentenced to three and a half years of hard labor.
This sentence was later commuted to eighteen months, and once released, pilgrims attended his services were packed in Tihaljina and later in Siroki Brijeg. Pilgrims could not imagine going to Medjugorje without attending Fr. Jozo Zovko's tremendous healing prayers.
We look forward to seeing Fr. Jozo on a 5 day retreat at a Monastery in Badija Island!
Slavenka Jelavic
Most who know Slavenka, will say that she is one of the finest tour guides that one has ever known. All of us at 206 Tours, will tell you that Slavenka does not only guide groups, she goes over and above all her guide duties, for example, she inspects the rooms where pilgrims stay, she tries the food that pilgrims will eat, she arranges spiritual activities, she climbs the mountain and most of all she prays and she lives her faith! Slavenka is married to a wonderful doctor, she is a mother to three grown children, and although she is qualified to be a professor, for the past 25 years has been leading tours and pilgrimages for 206 Tours.
Your trip includes
- Round-trip airfare from
your desired Airport
- *
book without airfare (land only option)
(sorry we cannot guarantee transportation bus and boat to the Badija Island) - All airport taxes & fuel surcharges
- Accommodations
- ~ 5 Nights - Badija Island Monastery
- ~ 4 Nights - Jelka's House, Medjugorje
- Breakfast and Dinner daily
- Lunch Daily in Badija Islands
- Wine and Mineral water included with dinners in Medjugorje
- Assistance of a professional local Christian guide(s)
- Transfers as per itinerary
- Sightseeing and admissions fees as per itinerary
- Mass daily & Spiritual activities (English at 10:00am & Croatian at 6:00pm in Medjugorje)
- Visit to Community Cenacolo
- Meeting with Visionary (pending availability)
- Free Wifi
- Luggage handling (1 piece per person)
- Flight bag & portfolio of all travel documents
Centrally located hotels or similar
Badija Island Monastery
Badija5 Nights
Jelka's House
Medjugorje4 Nights
Not included
- Beverages / Drinks with dinners, Luggage Handling, Lunches in Medjugorje, Tips to your guide & driver
Optional
Travel Insurance
Providing you coverage for both pre-existing conditions and those that may arise during your trip, including medical and dental emergencies, loss of luggage, trip delay, and so much more.
Supplemental Cancellation Protection
A Cancellation Waiver - allowing you to cancel your trip and receive a refund anytime - up until 48 hours prior to departure. The Cancel for Any Reason Protection Plan expires once you are within 48 hours of departure.
Itinerary
Depart for Badija Island
Make your way to your local airport where you will board your overnight flight. Your meals are served on board.
Arrive Dubrovnik airport
Upon arrival in Europe, change gates to board your short connection flight to Dubrovnik airport. Upon arrival collect your luggage in the baggage claim area, and continue to the arrival's hall where you will be greeted by a tour guide and/or driver, who will take you to the Ferry for your transfer to Badija Island. We will be staying at the Monastery on Badija, built in 14th and 15th century is called The Franciscan monastery of the Assumption of the Mary. The monastery complex consists of several parts including The Church of Our Lady of Mercy (Crkva Gospe od Milosti), The Cloister , The Chapel of the Holy Cross and the monastery part. After we settle in we will have Mass before enjoying our first dinner as a group.
Badija Island - Retreat with Fr. Jozo
Your retreat will begin. With a daily schedule:
8:00 AM: Prayer
9:00 AM: Breakfast
10:30 AM: Lecture,
12:00 PM: Prayer
1:00 PM: Lunch
FREE TIME
5:00 PM: Lecture
6:00 PM: Holy Mass
7:00 PM: Dinner
9:00 PM: Sharing
Depart Badija Island - Medjugorjes
We will wake up and meet the group for prayer at 8am. After prayer we will have breakfast before we depart to Medjugorje. The Franciscan Monastery on Badija, built in 14th and 15th century is called The Franciscan monastery of the Assumption of the Mary. The monastery complex consists of several parts (see plan) including The Church of Our Lady of Mercy (Crkva Gospe od Milosti), The Cloister , The Chapel of the Holy Cross and the monastery part.
Experiencing Medjugorje
The most beautiful feature of Medjugorje is its simplicity, and its peace. While in Medjugorje, you will have the opportunity to experience your faith grow, and share in the faith journey of pilgrims from all over the world. The local guide will accompany your group throughout your stay in the village.
Some activities that will accompany you in your spiritual
journey:
Attend Daily Mass: Each morning, at 10:00A.M, your group will assemble at St. James Church for Mass (English-Speaking). At the end of each Mass, regardless of language, there is a blessing of the religious articles that you have with you.
On Feast Days, and Sundays: English Mass is at Noon
Climb Apparition Hill: This mountainous hill is where the visionaries first encountered Our Lady. Also, at the base of this hill is a Blue Cross, where it is said Our Lady appeared to the children while they hid from the communist police in the early days of the alleged apparitions. When climbing, your group is invited to recite the Rosary, pausing five times for each decade of the Rosary. At the top of the hill, you will witness the exact location of the first alleged apparition of Our Lady to the visionaries, and enjoy private time in prayer.
Climb Mt. Krizevac (Cross Mountain): In 1933, the villagers built a 30' high cross atop a mountain to commemorate Jesus' passion and death on the cross. Your group will have the opportunity to climb this mountain, and venerate that very cross. When climbing, your group is invited to pray the Stations of the Cross (to meditate on Jesus' suffering Road to Calvary), pausing fifteen times for each Station.
Apparitions: Each evening at 5:00 PM (or 6:00 PM depending on Daylight Savings Time), your group can join the villagers and fellow pilgrims of Medjugorje at either St James Church or Apparition Hill to commemorate the time Our Lady appears to the Visionaries. There you can pray the Rosary, as you all await that time (5:40 PM or 6:40 PM during Daylight Savings Time).
*Afterward, Croatian Mass is held at St. James Church and is free to all to attend. It is broadcasted by the radio, simultaneously in order to translate the services from Croatian into many languages. Following the Croatian Mass, there is a Blessing of the Sick.
**For details about the Visionaries, please visit: www.206tours.com/visionaries
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Our Lady has always called us to be close to her Son. For this, you will have the opportunity to adore the Blessed Sacrament at the outside altar of St. James Church. Adoration is held on Tuesdays and Saturdays; Veneration of the Cross is held on Fridays inside the Church. Additionally, there is an Adoration Chapel on the grounds of St. James Church. Adoration is held here in the afternoon hours.
Visit to the Community of Cenacolo: You will have the opportunity to visit the community of Cenacolo, founded by the Sisters of Charity, for young men and women who have taken a wrong path and are on the road to recovery. You will be able to listen to their inspirational words about their journeys back to Jesus Christ.
Prayer at the Statue of the Risen Christ: Located on the grounds of St. James Church, is the bronze statue of the Risen Christ. Many pilgrims sit and pray on the benches surrounding this peaceful statue. This statue miraculously seeps droplets of water at all times of the day, out of Christ's right knee.
Medjugorje - Home
After an early breakfast and heartfelt farewells, we leave by motor coach for Dubrovnik Airport (Split or Sarajevo) for return flights home.
Special Clergy Discount
Discount is offered to ordained clergy in the Roman Catholic Church: deacons, priests, or bishops belonging to the diaconate, the presbyterate, or the episcopate, respectively as well, as Catholic Sisters.
Click HereWhy buy "With Airfare" from 206 Tours
- 1000’s of flights are being cancelled. 206 Tours will assist getting you to your destination.
- Your transfer will be waiting for you upon arrival, even if your flights are rescheduled.
- In the event your tour is not operating we will refund you all your money back or provide a full credit
- Your seats will be assigned according to your request (most online fares do not include seat assignment appox. $300)
- If you need to travel few days prior or stay few days later, make a stop-over, we will arrange it for you.
If you do not buy Airfare from 206 Tours
- With many flight cancellations and overbookings, we feel that you should know:
If your flight is cancelled - 206 Tours will not be able to assist you. - In order to guarantee your arrival and departure transfer, we need your detailed flight arrival / departure by 45 days prior, Any changes within 45 -3 days prior, additional transfer cost may apply.
- For changes in arrival / departure within 3 days of departure, we will not be able to rebook your transfer and you will need to make your own way to / from hotel or airport at your own cost
- Often times low online fares, do not include seat assignments ($300 approx.). It will be a challenge to get a good seat assigned at the airport.
- If you book your own airfare, travel insurance provided by 206 Tours will not reimburse expenses caused by your flight changes.
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$400 Deposit is due at the time of Registration
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Options & Upgrades
*All pricing is per person
Single Supplement / Solo Traveler Upon Request
Business Class Trans-Atlantic (One-Way) Upon Request
Business Class Trans-Atlantic (Round-Trip) Upon Request
Medjugorje Post Stay
*All pricing is per person
Additional 5 nights in Medjugorje $589.00 (USD)
Solo Traveler Supplement $134.00 (USD)
Options and upgrades
*All pricing is per person
Single Supplement / Solo Traveler Upon Request
Business Class Trans-Atlantic (One-Way) Upon Request
Business Class Trans-Atlantic (Round-Trip) Upon Request
Pre Stay
*All pricing is per person
Additional 5 nights in Medjugorje $589.00 (USD)
Solo Traveler Supplement $134.00 (USD)
About your trip
- Medjugorje
About Medjugorje:
Medjugorje, located in Bosnia & Herzegovina, is the site of the 1981 Marian Apparitions. On June 24th 1981 six children witnessed the Blessed Virgin Mary on what is now known as Apparition Hill. The apparition of Our Lady had a message of peace for the world, as well as a call to conversion, prayer and fasting. She appeared to them with an infant in their arms and confided several secrets to the children. Some of the children, now adults, continue to witness Our Lady’s apparitions.
Medjugorje is a place of peace and prayer where over 40 million people have visited the now popular Pilgrimage site. In 2018 Pope Francis appointed Archbishop Henryk Hoser the “Apostolic Visitor” to Medjugorje in steps to officially recognize Medjugorje as a sacred Catholic site. On May 13, 2019 the Holy See officially announced that Dioceses and Parishes throughout the world are officially authorized to organize Pilgrimages to Medjugorje.
We promise to do all within our power to assist you with any questions or concerns you may have. Please feel free to contact us, please note should any problems arise during your trip you should first contact your local emergency contact in your destination country or the 206 Tours.
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